The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, MA

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School public meetings in 2024

13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 4, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee approves accepting one out-of-district student

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District School Committee held a regular meeting on December 4, 2024. The body approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and accepted one out-of-district student, Alexandria Beckstrom. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

school-committeestudent-admissionsmeeting-minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 2024.
5 yea
James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to accept out of District student Alexandria Beckstrom.
5 yea
James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Wed Nov 6, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee to approve prior meeting minutes and hear reports

This is a routine meeting with no major decisions or discussions listed. The committee will vote to approve minutes from the October 2 regular and budget subcommittee meetings, and receive informational reports on the BioSTAR program, building site tours, open house, National Honor Society, and B-P News.

school-committeeminutes-approvalsuperintendent-reportdonations
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2024.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · James W. Clark yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
4. AUDIENCES AND COMMUNICATIONS — Motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Subcommittee meeting of October 2, 2024.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · James W. Clark yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · James W. Clark yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Wed Oct 2, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee approves annual improvement plan and policy updates

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on October 2, 2024, and voted to approve the 2024–2025 District/School Improvement Plan, updates to the Practical Nurse Program Admission Policy, the Student-Parent Handbook, and the 2025 Admission Policy. The committee also accepted the FY2024 budget closeout and entered executive session for contract negotiations.

educationbudgetpolicystudent-handbookadmissions
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to…
6 yea · 1 nay
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Sep 4, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

Bristol-Plymouth school board to vote on handbooks, admission policy

The committee will vote on several handbooks and the 2025 admission policy. They will also hear a first reading of the 2024-2025 district improvement plan and discuss a grievance in executive session.

school committeeeducationhandbookadmission policyimprovement plan
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 2024.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to table the 2025 Admission Policy vote to the October meeting.
12 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea · Estele C. Borges yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to accept the changes to the 2024-2025 Post-Secondary Dental Assisting Program Handbook as presented.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to accept the changes to the 2024-2025 Practical Nurse Program Student Handbook as presented.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to accept the changes to the 2024-2025 Teacher Handbook as presented.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Wed Aug 7, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee approves new assistant superintendent, calendar revision

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to appoint a new assistant superintendent and revise the 2024-2025 school calendar. The committee also approved Dr. Magalhaes to serve on the PCC Board of Directors and appointed delegates for the MASC/MASS Joint Conference. Several first readings of handbook changes were presented for information.

school-committeepersonnelcalendarhandbookappointmentsexecutive-session
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2024.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to allow Dr. Magalhaes to participate on the Project Contemporary Competitiveness (PCC) Board of Directors.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Timothy J. Holick as the MASC/MASS Joint Conference Delegate.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Estele C. Borges as the MASC/MASS Joint Conference Alternate.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to revise the 2024-2025 School Calendar as presented.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
6 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea · Joseph M. Zinni, Jr yea
Wed Jun 5, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee appoints new treasurer and approves routine items

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met on June 5, 2024, and approved minutes, appointed a new district treasurer, and authorized the superintendent to serve on the READS Collaborative board. The agenda also included informational reports on grants, donations, and student activities, but no major policy changes or public hearings were scheduled.

school-committeeappointmentsminutesgrantsdonations
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 2024.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the School Choice Public Hearing of May 1, 2024.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
4. AUDIENCES AND COMMUNICATIONS — Motion to approve the minutes of the Personnel Subcommittee meeting of May 29, 2024.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to allow Dr. Magalhaes to serve as the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District representative on the Board of Directors of READS Collaborative.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Jacqueline Boudreau as District Treasurer effective July 1, 2024.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
9. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to skip the regular meeting of July 3, 2023.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Wed May 1, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee votes not to join School Choice Program for 2024-2025

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including public comment, announcements, approval of minutes, and reports. The main action is a vote on whether to participate in the School Choice Program for the 2024-2025 school year, which resulted in a decision not to participate.

school-committeeschool-choiceeducationmeeting-minutesdonations
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2024.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve Dr. Magalhaes' rescinding his retirement and to terminate advertising and proceeding with the superintendent search.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to not participate in the School Choice Program for the 2024-2025 school year.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Wed May 1, 2024

SCHOOL CHOICE PUBLIC HEARING

Public hearing regarding school choice participation for the 2024/2025 school year

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing. The meeting focuses on information regarding school choice participation for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.

educationschool-choicepublic-hearing
Wed Apr 3, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee to approve minutes, hear reports on student competitions

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear reports from subcommittees and the superintendent, and receive updates on student achievements in state competitions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

school-committeeminutesstudent-achievementvocational-educationreports
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, 2024.
5 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Public Hearing of March 6, 2024.
5 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea
4. AUDIENCES AND COMMUNICATIONS — Motion to approve the minutes of the Personnel Subcommittee meeting of March 28, 2024.
5 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
5 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea
Wed Mar 6, 2024

PUBLIC HEARING - FY2025 BUDGET

Public hearing on FY2025 budget for Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School District is holding a public hearing on its FY2025 budget. The superintendent will report on the budget, followed by a vote to adjourn. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

budgetpublic-hearingschool
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Wed Mar 6, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School committee approves FY25 budget and Student Opportunity Act plan

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee voted to approve the FY25 budget, the Student Opportunity Act Plan, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. They also approved minutes from previous meetings and received reports on the budget, MTSS, and other topics.

budgetschool-calendarstudent-opportunity-actminutessuperintendent-report
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2024.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the Personnel Subcommittee meeting of February 7, 2024.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES — Motion to approve the minutes of the Budget Subcommittee meeting of February 29, 2024.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve the Student Opportunity Act Plan as presented.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
8. NEW BUSINESS — Motion to approve the FY25 Budget as presented.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 school calendar as presented.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Wed Feb 7, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

School Committee approves bond notes and READS Collaborative Agreement

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee met to approve several financial and administrative items. The committee voted to award notes to Wells Fargo Bank and approved the READS Collaborative Agreement.

school-committeefinancebondseducationadministration
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. AUDIENCES AND COMMUNICATIONS — Motion to approve the minutes of the regular and reorganization meeting of January 3, 2024.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
8. NEW BUSINESS — Motion to approve the READS Collaborative Agreement as presented.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
9. ADJOURNMENT — Motion to approve the votes prepared by Bond Counsel to the District, in the form presented to this meeting, which votes, among other things, make the formal award of the notes to…
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Wed Jan 3, 2024

SCHOOL COMMITTEE REGULAR AND REORGANIZATION MEETING

School committee reorganizes, appoints officers and approves FY23 audit

The Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Committee held its reorganization meeting, electing officers and making appointments. The committee also approved the FY23 audit and authorized the treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of revenue. Several informational reports were presented by the superintendent.

school-committeeappointmentsauditbudgetreorganization
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to appoint Louis Borges, Jr. as Chair
6 yea
James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to appoint George L. Randall, III as Vice Chair
6 yea
Louis Borges, Jr yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Denise Murphy as District Treasurer
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Alexandre Magalhaes, Superintendent-Director, as the District Clerk/Secretary
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Louis Borges, Jr., Chair, as the Assistant Treasurer
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to appoint Tracy Costa as the Recording Secretary
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
B. Treasurer's provision to borrow monies
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
2. ANNOUNCEMENTS
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 2023.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to approve the FY23 Audit as presented.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
7 yea
Estele C. Borges yea · James W. Clark yea · Mark A. Dangoia yea · Edward F. Dutra, Jr yea · Timothy J. Holick yea · George L. Randall, III yea · Richard J. Spada, Jr yea